Who Are We?

   The Wisconsin Film School is a nonprofit community of filmmakers based in Madison. We instruct, collaborate with, and support filmmakers and filmmaking in all genres and disciplines. Through workshops, gatherings, competitions and festivals the arts of filmmaking and digital media are promoted.
    We take special interest in the promotion and education of filmmakers of color, underserved communities and activists.

    We invite you to join us.

       The school was founded by Jim Carrier, a journalist and filmmaker with 40 years experience creating major media projects. Author of nine books, contributor to the National Geographic, New York Times and Cruising World, Jim created Southern Poverty Law Center films, Web sites, museum audio and citizen guides.

    Board members include:

Dennis Shaffer, independent filmmaker and WORT-FM producer.

Charles Uphoff, screenwriter and community media activist.

Carrie Kilman, author and human rights activist.

Wendy Taeubur, international aid and film consultant.